Ball and Chain
Murder by Death
After years and years of taking, I have finally contributed.
Em/B 1 X X X 4 5 3
This version is tabbed with 1 step down tuning, as performed acoustically. (youtu.be/adE6sW1Oh4Y)
[Intro]
Am
Dm Em/B Dm E
Dm Em/B Dm E
Am E Am
[Verse]
Am Dm Em/B Dm E
When I fall, I fall hard.
Dm Dm Em/B Dm E
My body b--------ruises at your touch,
Am E
my ankles bear these lover's scars.
Am Dm Em/B Dm E
The weight is heavy, but necessary.
Dm Dm Em/B Dm Am E Am
You'll never change my ball and chain.
[Chorus]
Dm Am
My ball and chain you will remain.
E7 Am E Am
You've always been my ball and chain.
[Guitar Solo]
Am Dm Em/B Dm E
She lingers somewhere I cannot find.
DM Dm Em/B Dm
My lover stands upon the shore,
Am E
it's me she should be waiting for.
Am Dm Em/B Dm E
The distance binds us locked in twain.
Dm Dm Em/B Dm Am E Am
You will remain my ball and chain.
[Chorus]
Dm Am
My ball and chain you will remain.
E7 Am E Am
You've always been my ball and chain.
[Interude]
Am Dm E Am
Am Dm E Am
F Am E Am
F E Am
Am Dm
Am Dm
E
[Chorus]
Dm Am
My ball and chain you will remain.
E7 Am E Am
You've always been my ball and chain.